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U.S. Navy Veteran Kennedy Among those to Be Inducted into Marion County Veterans Hall of Fame

U.S. Navy Veteran Donald S. Kennedy is one of the 12 members of the Marion County Veterans Hall of Fame inaugural class. A 20-year U.S. Navy veteran, he continues his service as the Captain of the Marion County Memorial Honor Guard.

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Marion County Master Gardener Spring Festival: Rooted in Horticulture and Community

The Master Gardener Spring Festival featured large crowds, vibrant plant life and a fun, interactive kids' zone.

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‘One Battle After Another’ triumphs at 98th Academy Awards in coronation for Paul Thomas Anderson

Paul Thomas Anderson, left center, Sara Murphy, right center, and the team from "One Battle After Another" accept the award for best picture during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

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Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by a Train, Ocala Police Department Investigating Incident

A man died from injuries sustained after being struck by a train Sunday morning. The Ocala Police Department is investigating the incident.

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Alachua Man Dies in Single Vehicle Accident

An Alachua man is dead after a one vehicle accident in the early morning hours of March 15, 2026.

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Petals, Paths and Peaceful Views: Botanical Gardens Worth Exploring in North Central Florida

From a former limestone quarry filled with waterfalls to peaceful university gardens, these botanical destinations offer scenic places to explore flowers, native plants and quiet walking paths.

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Florida frozen pizza trends, according to Instacart data

Instacart reports on frozen pizza trends in Florida and across the country.

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Marion County JROTC Programs Enjoy Field Day at Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park

Marion County JROTC programs participated in Operation Appreciation at the Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park.

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Ryan Coogler aware of potential Oscar history ahead but focused on ‘Sinners’ team before ceremony

Ryan Coogler understands what Sunday night could mean for Oscar history. He's just not dwelling on it. Instead, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker is looking forward to spending one more night with his "Sinners" collaborators who helped bring the film to life.

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Morrissey calls off concert in Spain after local festivities deprived him of sleep

British rock star Morrissey won't perform a concert in Valencia after festivities in the Spanish city kept him from getting a proper night's rest, the former frontman of The Smiths said Thursday.

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US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will soon bake with day after day of record 100-degree-plus (38 Celsius-plus) heat. Two storms will dump snow by the foot over northern Great Lakes states. And the dreaded polar vortex will again invade the Midwest and East with soul-crushing Arctic chill. This forecast of extremes comes as weather whiplash has already hit much of the East.

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Take a Walk: Scenic Parks to Explore in North Central Florida

From lakeside strolls to shaded city parks, these destinations across North Central Florida offer great places to walk, relax and spend time outdoors.

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Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices

An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs.

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Paralympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn’t these Games be earlier?

At this month's Milan Cortina Paralympics, some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts and tank tops. One skier lamented "tropical" conditions and a snowboarder complained that soft, slow snow put him at a disadvantage. And some worried about their safety.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 20 points for 127th straight game, breaking Wilt Chamberlain’s record

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacted to his latest individual accomplishment the way he always does: by deflecting credit and pointing to team goals.

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Two long-lost episodes of ‘Doctor Who’ have been found. Fans will soon be able to watch them

Over six decades of "Doctor Who," the intergalactic adventurer's adversaries have included evil robots, rampaging Yeti — and the BBC, which erased many early episodes of the now-iconic sci-fi TV series. A film charity announced Friday that it has found two previously lost 1960s episodes among the possessions of a deceased collector.

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Man in Michigan synagogue attack lost family members in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, official says

A man with a rifle who crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal officials are saying was an attack had lost four family members in an Israeli airstrike in his native Lebanon last week, an official said Friday.

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352Eats: Tacos with a Twist–Frida’s Brings Flavor, Art and Tequila to Ocala

Bold murals, street-style tacos and a tequila library make this southwest Ocala spot a feast for the senses.

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Punchlines in the Park: Laugh Lab Comedy Show Set to Light Up Williston

The Laugh Lab Comedy Show is scheduled to come to Williston on March 14 at Homestead Park.

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WEEKEND TOP PICKS: Spring Festivals, Racing and Irish Tradition

Celebrate a weekend of spring festivals, Irish performances and a race show in the 352.

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Lewis Hamilton makes it clear he’s back in the F1 chase: ‘I’ve not lost what I had’

Lewis Hamilton is F1's most decorated driver. He's won the most races (105), claimed the most poles (104) and has been on the podium 207 times. And the British driver is tied at seven with Michael Schumacher for world championships.

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March Madness meets the iPad era: How coaches’ challenges are changing the game

Florida's Boogie Fland was driving to the basket with 1:10 remaining and a three-point lead over Iowa when Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch stepped into the lane, swatted at the ball and it sailed out of bounds. Officials ruled it Florida's ball.

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Fetty Wap has a lot to say on ‘Zavier.’ It’s his first album since being released from prison

Fetty Wap is beaming so big, it is almost as if his smile enters the room before he does. And these days, the Paterson, New Jersey-born melodic rapper and singer has a lot to be happy about.

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‘Stand by Me’ stars reflect on the movie, Rob Reiner and its return to theaters 40 years later

Jerry O'Connell, Corey Feldman and Wil Wheaton were already thinking about "Stand by Me" when Rob Reiner died in December. Just a week prior, the trio spent a weekend together attending some screenings of Reiner's beloved coming-of-age film, which was about to turn 40.

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Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at end of the season after 9 years with club

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah announced Tuesday he will leave the English club at the end of the season, marking an earlier-than-planned departure for one of the club's greatest-ever scorers and soccer's biggest names.

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March Madness: Here’s one thing you need to know about each of the 16 teams remaining in men’s field

Florida isn't around to defend its title anymore, but all the other top seeds in this year's NCAA Tournament are still around. And many of them are winning convincingly.

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Stephen Colbert and son will co-write a ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie

Stephen Colbert, famous devotee to J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth, is co-writing a "Lord of the Rings" movie with his son. Warner Bros. announced early Wednesday that Colbert will script "The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past" along with series veteran Philippa Boyens and Peter McGee, Colbert's son.